5Rotate the driveshaft several revolutions to seat bearings r:j3l 6Lay the tool base on its sidePosition the correct shim
exceeds 0.002 in(0,050 mm)9Subtract the average clearance measurement you obtained in Step from 0.020 in(0,508 mm) (V6 ),
0.030 in(0,762 mm) (VB ), to determine the correct shim thickness requiredSelect the fewest number of shims to achieve the
correct thickness10Remove the driveshaft from the tool baseRemove the collar and bearing housing from the driveshaft, and
add the required amount of shimsUse extreme care when removing bearing housing to avoid damaging the sealsUse OMC Driveshaft
Seal Protector, PIN 318674 11Check shimming by reassembling the driveshaft with shims and placing it back into the tool baseThe
measurement between the gauge bar and the pinion should be 0.020 in(0,508 mm) (V6 ), 0.030 in(0,762 mm) (VB )12Remove the
nut and pinion from the driveshaftAssembly Before beginning assembly procedures, all gearcase components must be thoroughly